Bidet Reviews – Page 10 – Home Improvement Dude

Today's article showcases the best bidets on the market for elongated toilets. One of the most common questions folks have when researching modern electric bidets is which units would fit best with their current toilet and the round vs elongated distinction is one of the first things to consider. Best Overall Bidets for Elongated Toilet The TOTO C2 and C5 TOTO’s premier entry-level options are the C2 and C5. While their predecessors, the C100 and C200, were available in round and elongated, the C2 and C5 are meant specifically for elongated toilets and aren't even available in round. The main difference between the C2 and C5 is that the latter has a wireless remove while the former has a control panel fixed to the side of the bidet. The only other difference is that the C2 doesn’t let you save your preferred settings. Other than that, the two bidets are identical. With these two bidets, you have to make sure to get the correct version, since some of the versions are meant for TOTO toilets only. You can check current prices for the C5 Washlet here and here. Current prices for the C2 can be found here and here. Elongated Dimensions The elongated versions measure 20.9” (length) by 5.8” high. The C5 is 15.1” wide while the side arm makes the C2 18.6” wide. The sitting surface measured 14.5” (36.8cm) and bowl opening 11.8″ (30cm). Pros and Cons Pros TOTO’s most popular “affordable” options made specifically for elongated toilets. Best warm air dryers. Cons Pricier than most bidets that fall into the entry-level to premium (mid-tier) categories. Tank type heater for limited warm water. The heater is supposed to keep the water from becoming cool after the tank runs empty, but I did not notice this effect when testing the bidets. The side panel version (the C2) doesn’t let you save your preferred settings. Features and Performance Cleansing Performance Good cleansing performance. See this review for results. Default 1min spray session for both front and rear cleansing modes. It typically finishes the job in that time. Water flow rate of 0.27 to 0.43 L per minute. Both bidets have a single, plastic 2-in-1 nozzle for front and rear cleansing w/5 nozzle positions for aiming. Warm Water Tank type heater for limited warm water. I tested the bidet on high (temp and pressure) and it ran at max temp for about 40 seconds before dropping to cool (79° F or 21.1° C). 3 temp settings that range from 95-104° F (35-40° C). Controls The C5 Washlet comes with a luxury double-sided remote with an illuminated touchpad and magnetic wall mount. The C2 has a sleek side panel. Advanced Spray Features Oscillation mode causes the nozzle to move, covering a larger area. This means less having to move your body to get water to the right places. Massage mode rotates strong and soft pressure for a soothing effect. Soft Rear mode can be used for bidet sitz bath sessions or to cleanse irritated skin (such as with hemorrhoids). Warm Air Dryer Warm air dryer w/multiple temperature settings. Among the best-scoring dryers on the dryer test due to the above-average air volume of 8.83 ft3/min. The temp can be adjusted from 95-140°F (35-60°C) User Presets (C5 Washlet Only) Two users can save their preferred settings for water pressure, water temperature, and nozzle position. For some reason, the C2 does not have this feature. Air Deodorizer The C2 and C5 both have air deodorizers. A fan removes foul-smelling air from the bathroom, passing the air through a carbon filter that breaks down molecules that cause bad odors. There’s a normal mode and power mode. The normal mode kicks on when you sit and the power mode (stronger fan settings) turns on once you stand up. Sanitation The C2/C5 nozzle self-cleans before and after each use and can be made to self-clean on-demand. The self-clean function uses EWATER+, a solution of electrolytes that forms sodium hypochlorite which then sanitizes the nozzle surfaces. PREMIST—both bidets pre-mist the bowl with EWATER+ when the user sits down. This creates a slippery surface making it harder for waste to adhere to the bowl. This makes the flushing action more effective in cleaning the toilet bowl and prevents buildup and staining on the toilet bowl surface. Seat and Lid Comfy heated seat with multiple temp settings, ranging from 82-97 °F (~28-36 °C). Side button for easy bidet removal and cleaning. Slow-close lid and seat to save wear and tear. Alpha JX-EW Luxury Bidet The best bang for your buck, overall, is the Alpha JX. It’s a luxury-class bidet at an entry-level price. Basically, it provides the most important luxury features (e.g., instant/endless warm water and antimicrobial wand) at a reduced price by cutting out some of the lesser important features (air deodorizer, etc.). While available for both elongated and round toilets, the JX is optimized for elongated toilets. You can compare prices for the JX here and here. Elongated Dimensions The elongated version measures 15.1” (width) x 20.8” (length) with a rear seat height of 5.8”. The sitting surface measured 15.75 inches and bowl opening 11.5″. Pros and Cons Pros: Available in elongated. Best bidet overall bidet per CNN’s best bidet of the year roundup article. And it outperforms all of the bidets I’ve tested personally. Best-value luxury bidet on the market. Best-performing water heater. Extra-long warranty with warranty extensions available. One of only two bidets in the lineup with a sittable lid. Cons: Lacks some of the lesser important luxury features like an air deodorizer and pulse mode. While the dryer performs above average, it doesn’t match that of TOTO bidets. Features and Performance Cleansing Performance Top-tier cleansing performance. Default spray session of 1 minute. Strong, aerated cleansing w/max water flow rate of 0.7 L/min. Durable, multi-action aluminum nozzle for front and rear cleansing. Dispersed hole pattern at front of nozzle for soft feminine cleansing. 3 nozzle positions for aiming. Warm Water Luxury tankless water heater for endless warm water. Three temperature levels from 93° F (Low) to 104° F (High). Or from 33.9-40° C. Controls Luxury wireless remote w/LCD display and holster. Convenient auxiliary panel at top rear of the bidet provides buttons for lesser-used features to allow for a smaller remote. Advanced Spray Features Oscillation spray mode provides greater coverage. No pulsation/massage mode. Warm Air Dryer Adjustable warm air dryer Multiple temperature settings that reach a temp of 122° F (50° C). Decent dryer strength and measured air velocity of ~1288 ft/min. 3-minute default dry time. Convenience Features Easy Wash mode: provides generic wash cycle with the most popular settings in place, so you needn’t press but one button. It’s for general convenience and makes the bidet easier to use for new bidet users, kids, the elderly, etc. Wash + Dry mode: like the easy wash mode but includes a dry cycle. Nightlight Extra-bright white LED nightlight makes the bathroom easier to navigate in the dark without messing with bathroom lights. Intelligent mode causes the light to turn itself on and off as needed based on light conditions. Sanitation Aluminum nozzle is made with antimicrobial technology, so it is inherently resistant to the growth of bacteria and other microbes. Automatic and on-demand nozzle self-cleaning functions. Seat and Lid Heated seat w/3 temperature settings, ranging from Low (89.6° F / 32° C) to High (100.4° F / 38° C). Sturdy, sittable lid with a high weight limit. Soft-close lid and seat prevent wear and tear. Quick-release button for easy bidet removal and re-attachment. TOTO K300 Elongated Bidet Toilet Seat The TOTO K300 is one of the best bidets on the market made exclusively for elongated toilets. It’s much like the luxury S550e (further down) but without the nightlight or auto open and close seat/lid, which helps cut the price in half. Not bad. You can compare prices for the version I recommend here and also here. Elongated Dimensions The K300 measures 15.1” x 20.9” x 5.1”. It has a sitting surface of 16” and a bowl opening of 11.5”. Pros and Cons Pros The K300 offers the most important features of the S550e (TOTO’s best bidet) at a price closer to that of the C5. One of the stronger warm air dryers in the lineup with an air volume of 10.24 ft3/min. (0.29 m3/min.). TOTO’s cheapest option with offering endless warm water. Cons The K300 is the only luxury option without an in-bowl nightlight. Features and Performance Cleansing Performance Good cleansing performance. Default 1min spray session and 5 nozzle positions for aiming. Single, plastic 2-in-1 nozzle for front and rear cleansing. Warm Water Instant water heater provides never-ending warm water. 3 temp settings that range from 95 to 104° F (35-40° C). One of the better-performing water heaters. I tested the water at 5 and 10 minutes and it was still 97.5° F (36.4° C) (you lose a few degrees when testing). Controls Luxury, double-sided remote w/illuminated touchpad and magnetic wall mount. Advanced Spray Features Nozzle oscillation setting for greater coverage. Massage mode pulses strong water pressure for a soothing effect. Soft Rear mode for extra-gentle cleansing, bidet sitz bath sessions, soothing irritated skin (hemorrhoids), etc. Warm Air Dryer Warm air dryer with multiple temperature settings. Among the best-scoring dryers on the dryer test. Above-average air volume of 10.24 ft3 (0.29 m3) per minute. Adjustable temperature range between 95°F (35°C) to 140°F (60°C). User Presets Like the C5 Washlet, the K300 lets you and another user save your preferred water pressure, water temperature, and nozzle position. Air Deodorizer Dual-mode air deodorizer uses an active carbon filter to remove bad odors at the source. The normal mode turns on each time someone sits and the power mode turns on once the user stands up. Sanitation The nozzle self-cleans before and after each use and has an on-demand self-clean function. Both on-demand and automatic nozzle clean functions use EWATER+ to sanitize the surface of the cleaning wand. The K300 has the PREMIST function to reduce the need for manual toilet bowl cleaning. Seat and Lid Cozy heated seat, adjustable from 82 to 97 °F (~28-36 °C). Quick-release button for easy bidet removal. Slow-close seat and lid. Brondell SWASH 1400 For a little more, you can get one of the all-time classics known as the Brondell SWASH 1400 (Amazon link). It’s available for elongated and round toilets. It’s the best brondell bidet. The S1400 offers a good bit more than the LE99 (and costs a good bit more). I’m not so sure it’s sufficiently better than the Alpha JX to warrant the extra price, but that depends on your preferences. It has a tankless water heater for instant and endless warm water and dual self-sanitizing nozzles that self-rinse with a silver-containing solution (silver is naturally antimicrobial). It’s also the first bidet listed to have an air deodorizer. Features and Specs Cleansing Performance: The water pressure is adjustable to 3 strength levels It’s not the best in terms of water pressure, with a max output only reaching 0.13 gal (or ~0.5 L) per minute. You can adjust the spray width (a pretty rare feature), which helps make up for the lower flow rate. Use the narrowest setting for a stronger, more concentrated spray and the widest setting for a softer spray. Instead of a dual-action nozzle, the Brondell S1400 has dual stainless-steel nozzles. The extra nozzle is for front feminine cleansing. Both nozzles are adjustable to 7 positions for max aiming accuracy. Water Temperature: Endless warm water via tankless ceramic core heater. For water temperature, choose between “Off” (cold tap), Low (90° F), Med (95° F), and High (100° F). Comfort, Convenience, and Aesthetics: The S1400 has a warm air dryer with adjustable temperature. It has a wireless remote with big, easy-to-use buttons. The control isn’t as fancy as some of the other bidets, but it’s probably the most intuitive. The S1400 is one of the only bidets to have both a one-touch auto mode for a preset wash and dry cycle, and user presets for saving preferences (e.g., water pressure, temperature, and spray width). The bidet is relatively non-bulky at 5.7″ (14.5cm) high in the rear, but it does have a decal or two and some colors, so it’s not as low-profile as some of the other options. As mentioned above, the S1400 is the first bidet listed to have a built-in air deodorizer. A small fan pulls stinky air through charcoal filters that break down foul-smelling molecules. So, it eliminates bad odors at the source, instead of just masking them like air fresheners. Seat and Lid: Slam-free, gentle closing seat and lid. Quick-release mechanism for convenient removal and cleaning. Advanced Spray Settings: The bidet has an oscillating spray pattern, but no pulse/massage mode. Adjustable spray widths. Get a stronger spray with a narrow width or hit a wider area by using the widest spray setting. Safety and Sanitation: The dual nozzles are on-demand, self-cleaning. So, they self-rinse before and after each use. You can also clean the nozzles on-demand. In addition to the automatic self-cleaning function, the S1400 has an on-demand self-sanitizing function. When activated, the nozzles self-rinse with a silver-containing solution that’s naturally antimicrobial. Safety sensor. LED nightlight to illuminate the toilet bowl for safe bathroom navigation. The TOTO s550e Washlet The absolute best money-can-buy option for elongated toilets is the TOTO S550e. TOTO has four top-shelf luxury bidets: the S300e, S350e, S500e, and S550e. Like the C5 and C2, this bidet comes in a few different versions and some are only compatible with TOTO toilets. So, you have to make sure to get the right version. If interested, you can compare prices here and here. Also, there is the open-box option which is the least expensive (found here) though availability varies. The main difference between the 300/350 and 500/550 models is that the latter (500 and 550) are only made for elongated toilets. The 300/350 versions are typically purchased for round toilets, though they do come in elongated. The S550e and S500e are typically around the same price, but the S550e has several extra features, including the auto open and close seat and lid and the in-bowl nightlight. The S550e measures 15” (38.1cm) x 20.9” (53.1) x 4.9” (12.4cm). It has a sittable length of 19.2” (48.8cm) and bowl opening of 11.8” (30cm). Pros and Cons Pros Largely considered the best money can buy. The only TOTO bidet with an in-bowl nightlight. The only option with auto open and close seat and lid. One of the strongest warm air dryers. Cons Priciest option in the lineup. The TOTO K300 offers most of the same features (all but ~2) at a far reduced price. Features and Performance Cleansing Performance Good cleansing performance despite modest water flow rate of 0.27 to 0.43 L per minute. Default 1min spray session for both front and rear cleansing modes. Single, plastic dual-action nozzle for front and rear cleansing. Warm Water Luxury instantaneous water heater provides never-ending warm water. 3 temp settings that range from 86-104° F (30-40° C). Top-tier water heater for never-ending warm water flow. Controls Luxury dual-sided wireless remote with illuminated buttons and magnetic mounting bracket. Advanced Spray Features Oscillating spray mode for better coverage. Pulsing massage mode. Soft Rear setting for gentle posterior cleansing. Wide Front spray mode for extra-soft feminine hygiene. Warm Air Dryer Effective warm air dryer with an above-average air volume of 10.24 ft3 (0.29 m3) per minute. The temperature is adjustable from 95°F (35°C) to 140°F (60°C). User Presets Two user presets for saving your preferred nozzle position, water temperature, and water pressure. Nightlight One of the only TOTO bidets with an in-bowl nightlight. Air Deodorizer Effective air deodorizer with two power settings. Sanitation Automatic and on-demand self-cleaning nozzle functions. The nozzle self-cleans with EWATER+ to sanitize the nozzle surface, providing an extra layer of hygiene and protection. Pre- and post-mist functions help keep the toilet bowl clean. Hands-free experience for better hygiene (see auto open/close seat and lid). Seat and Lid Heated seat with 3 temperature settings, ranging from 82-97 °F (~28-36 °C). A motion sensor opens and closes the seat and lid when you approach and leave the bidet, respectively. Slow-close seat and lid in addition to the auto open/close feature. Side button for easy bidet removal and cleaning. Conclusion So, that’s it. Those are the best elongated bidet toilet seats. Regardless of which bidet you end up going with, just know that even the most primitive kind (like the handheld sprayers) far outperform toilet paper in every respect. You get a much more thorough clean and save so much money over the long term. You could probably buy the most expensive model on the market and still end up saving money over the long term by saving on a lifetime of toilet paper. Not to mention the countless environmental benefits. Thanks for reading.